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Quick Start Basics
. To charge using a USB connection to a computer
USB connection lets you charge the battery while it is loaded in the camera.
While the camera is turned off, connect in the sequence shown below (

,

).
• If the camera is on, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn it off before connecting it to
your computer.
Back Lamp Operation
• Lamp statuses in parentheses above indicate operations when the camera is on
while charging over a USB connection with a computer.
• The first time you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable, an
error message may appear on your computer. If this happens, disconnect and then
reconnect the USB cable.
• A battery that has not been used for a long time, certain types of computers, and
connection conditions can cause charging to take longer than normal. These
conditions may also cause the back lamp to flash red. If this happens, refer to page
218.
• For faster charging, use of the supplied USB-AC adaptor is recommended.
• You cannot use the camera to shoot images while it is being charged over a
computer USB connection. If you want to shoot with the camera, disconnect the
USB cable.
Lamp Status Description
Lit Red,
[Lit/Flashing Amber]
Charging
Flashing Red
Abnormal ambient temperature,
charging taking abnormally long, or
battery problem (page 218)
Off, [Lit Green] Charging complete
Micro USB cable
(included with camera)
u mark of the small (micro USB) connector facing the
monitor screen side of the camera.
[USB] port
USB port
Computer
(power turned on)
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